P.Surendra Babu v. State Rep. by

O R D E R This Criminal Original Petition has been filed for transfer of investigation in Crime No.223 of 2025 from the file of the 3rd respondent to the file of the 2nd respondent.

¶2The petitioner lodged a complaint alleging that the accused called the petitioner and introduced himself as a Gold Appraiser, working in DBS Bank. He also introduced another person one Rameshkumar. Believing the said words, the petitioner gave his gold to the accused on five occasions weighing 216.200 grams, 327.000 grams, 22.500 grams and 84.800 grams and 108.120 grams. Though the accused repaid a meagre sum, they cheated huge gold and when it was questioned by the petitioner, they threatened him with dire consequences. Therefore, the petitioner lodged a complaint before the 3rd respondent on 04.04.2025. Though after prolonged attempt, the 3rd respondent registered the FIR in Crime No.223 of 2025. However, so far, no recovery of gold from the accused and did not take any action as against the accused. Merely, FIR is pending without conducting any investigation.

¶3The learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side) appearing for the respondents, on instructions, submits that they are almost about to complete the investigation and to file a final report.

¶4Heard the learned Counsel appearing on either side and perused the materials placed on record.

¶5On perusal of the records, it is revealed that there is no progress on the file of the 3rd respondent, after registration of FIR. That apart, the allegations are very serious in nature and it involves other cyber crimes also.

¶6In view of the above, the entire investigation pending in Crime No.223 of 2025 is hereby withdrawn from the file of the 3rd respondent and transferred to the file of the 2nd respondent for further and proper investigation. The 3rd respondent is directed to handover the entire case diary in respect of Crime No.223 of 2025 to the file of 2nd respondent, forthwith. On receipt of the same, the 2nd respondent is directed to complete the investigation and file a final report within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of the entire case diary in Crime No.223 of 2025.

¶7With the above directions, the Criminal Original Petition stands disposed of. Consequently, the connected miscellaneous petition is closed.

14.08.2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order dm To

1.The Commissioner of Police, Coimbatore City, Commissioner of Police Office, Upplipalayam, Coimbatore.

2.Inspector of Police CCB Police Station, Near Collectorate Office, Coimbatore.

3.Inspector of Police, Singanallur Police Station, Coimbatore City, Coimbatore.

4.The Public Prosecutor, High Court, Madras. G.K. ILANTHIRAIYAN

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14.08.2026

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED : 14.08.2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE G.K. ILANTHIRAIYAN and Crl.M.P.No.15004 of 2026 P.Surendra Babu … Petitioner vs. State Rep. by 1.The Commissioner of Police, Coimbatore City, Commissioner of Police Office, Upplipalayam, Coimbatore. 2.Inspector of Police CCB Police Station, Near Collectorate Office, Coimbatore. 3.Inspector of Police, Singanallur Police Station, Coimbatore City, Coimbatore. In Crime No.223/2025 … Respondents PRAYER:- Criminal Original Petition is filed under Section 528 of BNSS, to transfer the investigation from the 3rd respondent to 2nd respondent for further investigation in Crime No.223 of 2025. For Petitioner : Mr.S.Selvakumar For R1 to R3 : Mr.M.Dinesh Government Advocate (Crl.Side)